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Connecticut Ombudsman Withdraws from Controversial DEA Cannabis Hearings

2/8/2025

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The Connecticut Office of the Cannabis Ombudsman has pulled out of DEA hearings on marijuana rescheduling, expressing distrust in the process due to claims of administrative misconduct. This decision diminishes backing for moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, raising serious questions about witness selection and the transparency of the agencies involved.

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The Connecticut Office of the Cannabis Ombudsman has pulled out of DEA hearings on marijuana rescheduling, expressing distrust in the process due to claims of administrative misconduct. This decision diminishes backing for moving cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, raising serious questions about witness selection and the transparency of the agencies involved.